Fruits: tropical and subtropical. Volume 1.
Bose T. K., Mitra S. K., Sanyal D.
Author Affiliation: Correspondence address: Department of Horticulture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, West Bengal 741 252, India.
: 721 pp.
Abstract : This 2-volume work is intended for students and teachers of horticulture and plant physiology. It provides an overview of the principles and practices of tropical and subtropical fruit culture. Volume 1 has 9 sections, each one dealing with an important crop: (1) Mango; (2) Citrus; (3) Banana; (4) Grape; (5) Pineapple; (6) Papaya; (7) Litchi; (8) Guava; (9) Avocado. The following subjects are covered: composition and uses; origin and distribution; species and cultivars; soil and climate; area and production; propagation; cultivation; flowering, floral biology and fruit set; fruit growth and development; pests, diseases and physiological disorders; harvesting; yield; packaging and transport; ripening and storage; breeding and improvement; and biotechnology. There is a bibliography at the end of each section.